title: [Systematic preoperative evaluation].
abstract: The number of preoperative studies is soaring due to the increase in paraclinical investigational means. Some of these assessments are regarded as superfluous. Since the future evolution of technology will inevitably further increase this item of Health costs, we should consider our possibilities for action within the limits of professional liability case law.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Fourrier
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D004562:Electrocardiography; D005602:France; D006801:Humans; D007603:Jurisprudence; D011300:Preoperative Care; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic
vernacular_title: Réflexions sur les bilans pré-opératoires systématiques.